Chris Pappas becomes the first openly gay man to win a U.S. Senate seat
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Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas defeated Republican John E. Sununu in the race for U.S. Senate, according to the Associated Press.
Pappas’ win keeps the seat in Democratic control as both parties battle for a majority in the Senate. Democrat Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who has held the seat since 2009, is retiring at the end of her term.
Pappas’ victory also solidifies his record as one of the most successful politicians in recent New Hampshire history. The 46-year-old has held office at various levels for two decades, having lost just one of his past 13 elections, including four consecutive terms representing New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District.
Pappas’ well-known local family, deep ties to the Democratic establishment and unflashy approach to politics have helped buoy his success — but they’ve also left him vulnerable to attacks from both parties. He attempted to frame Sununu as beholden to President Donald Trump, who had endorsed him.
Edmond Laplante, a Marine Corps veteran and chair of the Constitution Party of New Hampshire, was also on the ballot.
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Pappas’ win keeps the seat in Democratic control as both parties battle for a majority in the Senate. Democrat Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who has held the seat since 2009, is retiring at the end of her term.
Pappas’ victory also solidifies his record as one of the most successful politicians in recent New Hampshire history. The 46-year-old has held office at various levels for two decades, having lost just one of his past 13 elections, including four consecutive terms representing New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District.
Pappas’ well-known local family, deep ties to the Democratic establishment and unflashy approach to politics have helped buoy his success — but they’ve also left him vulnerable to attacks from both parties. He attempted to frame Sununu as beholden to President Donald Trump, who had endorsed him.
Edmond Laplante, a Marine Corps veteran and chair of the Constitution Party of New Hampshire, was also on the ballot.
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